I was talking to another mom at the park the other day while her child waited for my daughter to finish her turn on the zipline. She told me she has always considered herself to… Read More »The Greatest Gift We Can Give Our Kids
I love staying home. I love it when people come to us and we create memories in the space we have worked so hard to create. Our home is our family’s safe space. And while… Read More »A Small Change That Will Have a Big Impact
Family dinners are a must at our house. Scratch that. Family breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are a must at our house. Occasionally, things come up and we are always flexible, but our norm is to… Read More »A Powerful Tradition That Will Follow Your Family for Years
I thought we were already in the thick of it with our toddler until yesterday. Every little thing set her off all day. She became easily frustrated, upset, and defiant. She often responded with “no”… Read More »To the Overstimulated Mama, I See You
Well, the time has come to move things out of my kindergarten classroom. The thought of doing this gives me butterflies. Feelings of both excitement and nervousness. I always told my students how you can… Read More »A New School Year Isn’t the Only Thing That’s Starting
The best compliment someone ever gave me about my marriage was that it was refreshing to see my husband and I work together and ask each other’s opinions when making decisions. We had family over… Read More »I Now Pronounce You Teammates
Tantrums. They’re inevitable. Kids throw tantrums because they’re still learning how to manage their emotions. This isn’t easy and we have to remember that adults struggle with it, too. There’s this idea that when you… Read More »3 Steps That Will Help a Child Through a Tantrum
Things didn’t always come naturally to me when I was in school. I had to work for my grades and put in the effort to succeed. Maybe that’s why this concept of praising effort and… Read More »Reasons Why We Should Praise for Effort, Not Intelligence
Without getting too sentimental and corny, your home should be your happy place. It should be where you feel comfortable relaxing, getting work done, and inviting friends and family. But taking care of a home… Read More »How to Keep Your Home Clean and Your Weekends Free
Sharing and taking turns are very different concepts and they’re both vital when it comes to play. People are quick to tell their kids to share, but the truth is that kids aren’t developmentally ready… Read More »The Truth About Sharing and Taking Turns
